FOUR TEENAGERS ARRESTED
A while back I issued an alert that the police were looking for four
teenagers who were going through alleys, breaking into garages. That same day
a resident spotted them and called the police who came and arrested them as
they were coming out of a back yard.

It was just luck that I happened to be in my yard when the officer came by. I
would ask you to call me on 966-1804 if you see suspicious activity and want
to get an alert out.  If you don't reach me, leave a message and a number
where I can reach you for more information.

It would be ideal if the police called me with a lookout but I don't expect
that to happen. Therefore, you are my best source of information. Communit-E
now goes out to more than 515 subscribers; most of  them in PSA 202.

The police will not arrest someone just on the basis of  your call, so don't
worry about calling if it then turns out the individual(s) are innocent. Let
the police determine that.  But please call when  you see strangers wandering
the alleys, especially teenagers, vagrants, and others who catch your
attention because you don't recognize them. Theft from garages is a big
problem in this 'Hood.
 
 

UPCOMING NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS

** 2D Citizens Advisory Council will meet at 7 pm on Wednesday, June 7 at 2D
Headquarters, 3320 Idaho Avenue.

** American University Park Citizens Association will hold the final meeting
of this season on Tuesday, June 6, at 7:30 pm at the Tenley Library. Items on
the Agenda are:
1.) Status of American University Campus Plan
2.) AU Park & Historic Preservation
3.) Distribution of Donations to Local Organizations

Excerpts From Minutes Of  Last Meeting, Tuesday, April 4, 2000"
The American University Park Citizens Association held its regular quarterly
meeting on Tuesday, April 4, 2000.  Approximately 13 people were in
attendance.

Mr. Ruttenberg began the meeting by providing a brief update on the status of
the vacant building at the corner of Wisconsin and Albemarle, formerly
Hechinger's.  No plans have been made to date for the building.

Mr. Posniak addressed the Association regarding this year's D.C. Real
Property Assessments, and made the case for challenging the (increased)
assessments, based on (a) cut in infrastructure and procedural violation of
the D.C. Code.  Mr. Posniak informed the Association that the appeal period
for challenging assessments has been extended by one month, to May 1, 2000.
Mr. Posniak inquired about obtaining legal services on behalf of the
Association and at the Association's expense, to challenge the assessment.  A
discussion ensued, supporting the challenge, although on a pro bono basis
only.  A vote was taken.

VOTED:  That the Association supports the action of obtaining legal services
on a pro bono basis and on behalf of the residents of AU Park, to draft an
appeal challenging the procedural violation of D.C. Code by the Board of Real
Property Assessments.

Messrs. Ruttenberg and Posniak addressed the Association regarding American
University's power to purchase any piece of commercial property and remove it
from public taxing rolls, without notice or approval of residents in
surrounding neighborhoods.  It was noted that a public hearing would be held
with D.C. Council at the end of April, with the D.C. Public University
Consortium in attendance.

Ms. Jean Pablo of the Tenleytown Historical Society spoke next regarding
property at 4200 Military Road, NW.  Ms. Pablo said that an application has
been submitted to designate the property as a D.C. Historic Landmark.
Townhouses have been planned for the site.  Mr. Posniak proposed a vote to
the Association.

VOTED:  To support the effort of the Tenleytown Historical Society to
designate the building at 4200 Military Road as a D.C. Historic Landmark.

Mr. Frank J. Haendler, a member of the Friendship Heights Citizens
Association, spoke next.  The D.C. Zoning Commission, Office of Planning, is
holding a public hearing regarding the proposed spot rezoning of Albemarle
and Nebraska, to accommodate a 26-unit, 4-building complex.  Due to time
constraints, Mr. Haendler was invited to formally address the Association at
its next meeting in June.
By: Leslie Quynn, Secretary
 
 

COMPUTER VIRUS UPDATE

The following is supposed to fix  a security hole that allows viruses in
e-mail attachments to run without the user having to open the attachment. If
you wish to apply this fix to your home computer, go to the following link:
http://www.microsoft.com/msdownload/iebuild/scriptlet/en/scriptlet.htm
 
 

WISCONSIN AVENUE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT

June Clean-Up Weeding Day
Sunday June 11, 2000
1:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Join with your neighbors to weed, plant, fertilize, mulch and pick up litter
on Wisconsin avenue.

Bring your family and friends, gloves, and favorite gardening tools: weeder,
trowel, clippers or strong scissors, rake, broom.  We will start at the
Fessenden street block and work south. Come for the whole afternoon or just
an hour, each minute of work will help make Wisconsin avenue greener.

Any questions? Call Kersti  at 966 8837
The Wisconsin Avenue Beautification Project is a partnership effort among
local residents, businesses, and institutions to relandscape Wisconsin Avenue
between Tenley Circle and Fessenden Street.
 
 

CRIMES IN PSA 202, May 1 to May 21
ROBBERY
-- gun,  5300 Wisconsin,  5/9,  0015,  parking lot  (closed)
-- snatch,  3700 Warren,  5/4,  1122,  house
-- knife,  4700 Warren,  5/17,  sidewalk
-- other armed,  4900 Western,  5/17,  sidewalk
ASSAULT
-- 3900 Windom,  5/21,  sidewalk
BURGLARY
-- 4200 Wisconsin,  unknown
-- 4200 Wisconsin,  restaurant
-- 5300 Wisconsin,  restaurant
THEFT
There were 20 reported thefts.  At least two were shoplifting. Locations
included: stores, restaurants, hotel, school,  house, yard, garage.  (4
closed)
THEFT FROM AUTO
-- 4400 Alton (closed)
-- 4200 Butterworth
-- 4900 Chesapeake
-- 4300 Jenifer
-- 4400 Wisconsin
STOLEN AUTO
-- 4700 Belt
-- 4600 Warren
-- 5200 Western
-- 4400 38th St.
SIMPLE ASSAULT
-- 4200 Wisconsin,  hospital
-- 4400 Wisconsin,  street (closed)
-- 3800 Yuma,  sidewalk
-- 5400 41st., sidewalk
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY
-- 4500 Wisconsin,  street
-- 4900 Wisconsin,  gas station
-- 5300 Wisconsin,  street
-- 4000 Albemarle,  unknown

SUMMARY- Starting January 1, 2000
Sex Abuse -- Jan- (non rape) 1; Feb-0; Mar-0; Apr-0; May-0
Robbery -- Jan-8; Feb-1; Mar-4; Apr-1; May-4
Assault -- Jan-1; Feb-0; Mar-1; Apr-0; May-1
Burglary -- Jan-2; Feb-6; Mar-10; Apr-6; May-3
Theft -- Jan-27; Feb-17; Mar-18; Apr-32; May-20
Theft From Auto-- Jan-18; Feb-34; Mar-9; Apr-13; May-5
Stolen Auto -- Jan-5; Feb-7; Mar-5; Apr-5; May-4
Arson -- Jan-0; Feb-0; Mar-1; Apr-1; May-0
Simple Assault -- Jan-1; Feb-7; Mar-4; Apr-3 (includes 1 threat); May-4
Destruction of Property -- Jan-5; Feb-0; Mar-4; Apr-3; May-4
Fraud -- Jan-2; Feb-0; Mar-1; Apr-0
Indecent Exposure Disorder -- Jan-0; Feb-0; Mar-1; Apr-0
Breaking & Entering Vending -- Jan-0; Feb-0; Mar; Apr-0
Drug Possession Arrest -- Jan-1; Feb-0; Mar; Apr-0
Unlawful Entry Disorder -- Jan-1; Feb-0; Mar-1; Apr-1
Carrying Pistol Without License Arrest -- Jan-0; Feb-1; Mar; Apr-0
Fugitive From Justice Warrant Arrest -- Jan-0; Feb-0; Mar-1; Apr-0

Total To Date: 315
Jan - 73;  Feb - 73;  Mar - 59;  Apr - 65;  May - 45
 
 

OTHER NEWS IN THE 'HOOD

***   For other news, check out the ANC3E web site at:  http://www.anc3e.org/
and the ANC3F web site at: http://www.dc.net/maudlin/
The DC Police Web site is: http://www.mpdc.org/frame.htm

***   The DC Libraries will be closed all day on Friday, June 9th for Staff
Development.

***   Judith Beck Helm will give a slide show and lecture on "Tenleytown,
D.C. - Country Village into City Neighborhood" on Thursday, June 15 at 7 pm
at the Tenley Library. She will also autograph the new edition of her book.

***   Art Classes are being held for residents, age 60 and older, at St.
Albans's Super Sixties on Mondays from 12:30 to 2:00 pm. This is at Satterlee
Hall,  3001 Wisconsin Avenue. No previous art experience is necessary. The
fee is $25 for 1 session per week for 3 months, or $3 per session.
Instructor is Khosrow Moradian. For more information, call 364-6104.